2009 Volkswagen Golf VI vs. 2016 Subaru XV I
Dimensions Comparison

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2009 Volkswagen Golf VI (5-door)Change Car
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2016 Subaru XV I (facelift 2016)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI and the 2016 Subaru XV I compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Subaru XV I comes in at 4450 mm (175.20 in), giving it a 237 mm (9.33 in) (5.3 %) advantage over the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 4213 mm (165.87 in). Looking at width, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI spans 1786 mm (70.31 in), which is 6 mm (0.24 in) (0.3 %) broader than the 2016 Subaru XV I at 1780 mm (70.08 in). As for height, the 2016 Subaru XV I reaches 1570 mm (61.81 in), which is 90 mm (3.54 in) (5.7 %) taller than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI at 1480 mm (58.27 in).

Overall, the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI is wider than the 2016 Subaru XV I, while the 2016 Subaru XV I is longer and taller than the 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI.

Length
4213 mm165.9 in
4450 mm175.2 in
Width
1786 mm70.3 in
1780 mm70.1 in
Height
1480 mm58.3 in
1570 mm61.8 in

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Side View Left
4213 mm165.9 in πŸ”΄ -237 mm-9.3 in (-5.3%)
2016 Subaru XV I Preview
4450 mm175.2 in 🟒 +237 mm+9.3 in (+5.6%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Front View
1786 mm70.3 in 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
2016 Subaru XV I Preview
1780 mm70.1 in πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.7%)
2016 Subaru XV I Preview
1570 mm61.8 in 🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+6.1%)
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI
2016 Subaru XV I

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
SUV

Model Year:

2009
2016

Production:

2008-2013 Discontinued Model
2016-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4199-4213 mm165.3-165.9 in
πŸ”΄ -251 mm-9.9 in (-5.6%) - πŸ”΄ -237 mm-9.3 in (-5.3%)
4450 mm175.2 in
🟒 +237 mm+9.3 in (+5.6%) - 🟒 +251 mm+9.9 in (+6.0%)

Width:

1786 mm70.3 in
🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)
1780 mm70.1 in
πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2048 mm80.6 in
-

Height:

1461-1480 mm57.5-58.3 in
πŸ”΄ -109 mm-4.3 in (-6.9%) - πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.7%)
1570 mm61.8 in
🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+6.1%) - 🟒 +109 mm+4.3 in (+7.5%)

Ground Clearance:

132-150 mm5.2-5.9 in
πŸ”΄ -88 mm-3.5 in (-40.0%) - πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-31.8%)
220 mm8.7 in
🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+46.7%) - 🟒 +88 mm+3.5 in (+66.7%)

Trunk Capacity:

275-350 liter9.7-12.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -105 liter-3.7 cu ft (-27.6%) - πŸ”΄ -30 liter-1.1 cu ft (-7.9%)
380 liter13.4 cu ft
🟒 +30 liter+1.1 cu ft (+8.6%) - 🟒 +105 liter+3.7 cu ft (+38.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1230-1305 liter43.4-46.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -40 liter-1.4 cu ft (-3.1%) - 🟒 +35 liter+1.2 cu ft (+2.8%)
1270 liter44.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -35 liter-1.2 cu ft (-2.7%) - 🟒 +40 liter+1.4 cu ft (+3.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1142-1466 kg2518-3232 lbs
πŸ”΄ -303 kg-668 lbs (-21.0%) - 🟒 +96 kg+212 lbs (+7.0%)
1370-1445 kg3020-3186 lbs
πŸ”΄ -96 kg-212 lbs (-6.5%) - 🟒 +303 kg+668 lbs (+26.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1750-2030 kg3858-4475 lbs
πŸ”΄ -210 kg-463 lbs (-10.7%) - 🟒 +90 kg+198 lbs (+4.6%)
1940-1960 kg4277-4321 lbs
πŸ”΄ -90 kg-198 lbs (-4.4%) - 🟒 +210 kg+463 lbs (+12.0%)

Roof Load:

75-100 kg165-220 lbs
πŸ”΄ -5 kg-11 lbs (-6.2%) - 🟒 +20 kg+44 lbs (+25.0%)
80 kg176 lbs
πŸ”΄ -20 kg-44 lbs (-20.0%) - 🟒 +5 kg+11 lbs (+6.7%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15
17-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5 J x 18
  • 7.5J x 18
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6.5J x 16
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R 15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R 18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R 17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/55 R17 (W:225 | H:55 | D:17)

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